Shirtless Joel Edgerton gives his new love a kiss as they turn Cannes Festival into a romantic getaway

The actor's star has exploded in Hollywood after landing back to back roles in some of Tinsel Town's biggest blockbusters.

Going from relatively unknown to enjoying the French sun on his spacious suite's balcony in Cannes ahead of a screening of his bid budget movie at the world's most prestigious film festival - it has certainly been a big year for the star.

French love: Joel Edgerton spent his Wednesday morning enjoying some down time with his new girlfriend Alexis 'Lexi' Blake and her adorable daughter in Cannes, France

And the actor's personal life is also going from strength to strength with the Australian finding love at the same time.

The clearly smitten 38-year-old spent his Wednesday morning enjoying some down time with his new girlfriend Alexis 'Lexi' Blake and her adorable daughter.

While dating for less than a year, Joel is clearly enjoying playing father to his partner's young girl, whom he doted on through the morning.

Action man: Staying true to his Australian character, Joel stripped off his shirt and soaked in the sun ahead of a big night

Hug it out: The Zero Dark Thirty star also made sure to give plenty of attention to Lexi, grabbing her and giving the woman a big kiss

The Zero Dark Thirty star also made sure to give plenty of attention to Lexi, grabbing her and giving the woman a big kiss.

The pair then looked like the perfect family with the couple staying arm in arm while watching and smiling as the young toddler played.

Staying true to his Australian character, Joel stripped off his shirt and soaked in the sun ahead of a big night.

New role: While dating his partner for less than a year, Joel is clearly enjoying playing father to her young girl, whom he doted on through the morning

Just a few hours later the 38-year-old went from having no shirt on to being dressed up in his finest.